Bloodstock Agent Enters Guilty Plea in Federal Court
A bloodstock agent with ties to South Carolina pleaded guilty in federal court to drug misbranding and adulteration after cooperating with the government in the prosecution of another defendant.
Mystik Dan Tries Grass in Arlington Million
2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Mystik Dan is set to make his turf debut Aug. 9 as he travels to Colonial Downs for the $1 million Arlington Million Stakes (G1T).
Mystik Dan Trains on Turf for Arlington Million
Trainer Kenny McPeek shares his thoughts on Mystik Dan's five-furlong turf work in 1:02.17 at Saratoga Race Course's Oklahoma Training Track Aug. 1. The son of Goldencents is entered in the Aug. 9 Arlington Million (G1T) at Colonial Downs.
Jasmina First Stakes Winner for California Sire Listing
Reddam Racing homebred Jasmina became the first black-type winner for California freshman sire Listing, another Reddam homebred, when the filly was elevated to first in the Aug. 3 California Thoroughbred Breeders' Association Stakes at Del Mar.
Stewards Suspend Prat for Careless Riding
Jockey Flavien Prat was suspended three days Aug. 4 for careless riding during the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame Stakes (G2T) Aug. 1 at Saratoga Race Course.
TOBA Announces Breeder Awards, Broodmare of the Year
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced Aug. 4 the state breeders of the year, National Broodmare of the Year, Claiming Crown Horse of the Year, and Rood & Riddle Sport Horse of the Year.
Curlin Filly First to Seven Figures at F-T Saratoga
It didn't take long to reach seven figures during the first night of Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale Aug. 4 when Hip 13, a filly by Curlin, commanded $1.3 million from Windancer Farm.
Winchell Goes to $2.7 Million for Son of Gun Runner
Just days after Gun Runner's champion Sierra Leone captured the Whitney Stakes (G1), a son of Gun Runner (Hip 37) commanded $2.7 million from Winchell Thoroughbreds at Fasig-Tipton's opening session of The Saratoga Sale Aug. 4.
Full Brother to National Treasure Sells to Wathnan
Already with a name that portends great things, Dynasty, a full brother to 2023 Preakness Stakes (G1) winner National Treasure, sold for $750,000 to Wathnan Racing at the Aug. 4 opening session of Fasig-Tipton's The Saratoga Sale.
Destino d'Oro Cruises to Victory in Pucker Up Stakes
Steve Landers Racing's Destino d'Oro sat a perfect trip and drew off with authority to win the $399,400 Pucker Up Stakes (G3T) Aug. 3 at Ellis Park, earning a fees-paid berth to the Dueling Grounds Oaks (G2T) Sept. 10 at…